Station association

[me123]

Clapham Junction

Another major London interchange that was in the top 10 worst stations list back in 2009.

 

[greatkingrat]

Salisbury

doesn't have a platform 1

 

[paulravuslante]

Salisbury

Llandaf - both places have cathedrals.

 

[atomicdanny]

Rhyl...Also a seaside resort*
* - Although whether or not "Resort" and "Rhyl" can honestly be used in the same sentence is a matter of opinion...

At least its something in common with Deal then because the same can be said about that

Anyway

Mountain Ash - Also on the Merthyr Line

 

[Oswyntail]

At least its something in common with Deal then because the same can be said about that

Anyway

Mountain Ash - Also on the Merthyr Line

Hazel Grove - trees

 

[paulravuslante]

Hazel Grove - trees

Fazakerley - both have z as the third letter.
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At least its something in common with Deal then because the same can be said about that

Anyway

Mountain Ash - Also on the Merthyr Line

Actually Mountain Ash is on the Aberdare line, but trains still pass through Llandaf to get there.

 

[atomicdanny]

Fazakerley - both have z as the third letter.

Actually Mountain Ash is on the Aberdare line, but trains still pass through Llandaf to get there.

I was going by Wikipedia which says - It is located on the Aberdare branch of the Merthyr Line not saying that you are wrong though (I know that wiki isn't always accurate!)

Anyway - Aintree (Fazakerley was once known as Aintree apparently but obviously a different station )

 

[NXEA!]

Braintree... 'Tad obvious.

 

[SteamontheMet]

Elstree & Borehamwood - continuing the the tree idea.

 

[greatkingrat]

Ealing Broadway - film studios

 

[Zoe]

Upminster, also served by the District line.

 

[transportphoto]

Epson Downs - opp 'Up'

 

[12CSVT]

Chesham - also at the end of an electrified single track branch

 

[Zoe]

Chesham - also at the end of an electrified single track branch

Not sure if LUL stations are allowed or not.

 

[NXEA!]

Leeds - has recently also benefited from 2 tph to London like Chesham.

 

[12CSVT]

Not sure if LUL stations are allowed or not.

I think any station in mainland Britain is allowed. So far this thread has included London Underground, other light railways, preserved railways, narrow gauge, stations that no longer exist and staff halts.

 

[Broken Viking]

Gjorvik - Another major city in Yorkshire!

 

[paulravuslante]

I was going by Wikipedia which says - It is located on the Aberdare branch of the Merthyr Line not saying that you are wrong though (I know that wiki isn't always accurate!)

You seem to be correct. You learn something new everyday!
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Gjorvik - Another major city in Yorkshire!

Chester - both are walled cities.

 

[ainsworth74]

Chester-le-Street - Also has a Roman heritage.

 

[paulravuslante]

Chester-le-Street - Also has a Roman heritage.

Roman Bridge - because the Romans built a bridge there

 

[ainsworth74]

Berney Arms - Also a request halt.

 

[paulravuslante]

Berney Arms - Also a request halt.

Corrour - no road access.

 

[37 418]

Middlewood

as above

 

[W-on-Sea]

Theydon Bois "bois" (pronounced in a somewhat different manner from in Essex) being French for "a wood"

 

[Broken Viking]

Hinchley Wood - We're back to the Forests connection.

 

[deltic1989]

Nottingham - one of the local footy teams is Nottingham Forrest

 

[NXEA!]

Brookwood
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Oops, didn't realise, you had said Nottingham deltic1989. erm ok, Sheffield, both served by EMT, both have tram systems, and both have two football teams.

 

[deltic1989]

Lincoln- Served by EMT and Northern

 

[NXEA!]

Crediton - also has a level crossing.

 

[ainsworth74]

Cottingham - Has two level crossings within it's boundaries. (And bloody annoying they can be too! )